Meijun Qian is the Chief Fellow at the Research Institute, People´s Bank of China, a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University, and was a tenured Full Professor of Finance at the Australian National University.
Financial Markets in Asia provides a comprehensive overview of capital markets in Asia. It covers the foundational concepts of financial assets, markets, and institutions, and delves into banking, investment banking, asset management, bond and equity markets, foreign exchange, derivatives, repo markets, and central banking.
This book offers cutting-edge chapters on digital assets and fintech, ensuring students are equipped for the future of finance. With clear learning objectives, real-world examples, and practical applications, this textbook bridges theory and practice, global views and regional features. Each chapter integrates regional case studies, data, and institutional examples from key economies including China, Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Readers will gain a robust analytical framework to understand financial decision-making, risk management, and technological innovation, skills essential for careers in banking, investment, policymaking, and fintech across Asia and beyond.
Financial Markets in Asia will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in finance, economics, and business, as well as professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Asian financial markets.
Part I: Financial Assets, Markets and Institutions 1. The Basics: Financial Assets, Markets, and Institutions 2. The Banking Industry 3. Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Insurance Companies Part II: Financial Markets by Products 4. The Bond Market 5. The Equity Market 6. The Foreign Exchange Market 7. The Derivatives Market 8. The Repo Market and Central Bank Part III: Fintech and Financial Markets 9. The Digital Assets Market 10. Technology Development and Financial Services
